In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan's National Book Award - winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows. The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since. Following a dozen families and their communities through the rise and fall of the region, Timothy Egan tells of their desperate attempts to carry on through blinding...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the dust bowl. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history."--